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From the humble beginnings of your studio through to your biggest release â?? maybe even the sale of your business â?? contracts will play a part, so itâ??s imperative they help, not hinder. Sean Crotty and John Schorah offer some tips on how to go about securing the best dealâ?¦

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Laurent Fischer on Wii's new download offer and casual games development

Dan Rogers of Interactive Studio Management lists the eight business laws every independent developer should abide byâ?¦

And Margaret Hodge, Minister for Creative Industries, pledges to continue Government’s support

Format-holder issues apology over Manchester Cathedral in-game replica via local paper

EXCLUSIVE: Climax Racing unveils its new identity

Developer talks benefits of working with UE3

Motion capture timesaver accepted into Integrated Partners Programme

Momentum builds for conference and expo taking place later this month

Middleware and Tools section to double in size